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| Jason Wu Fall 2017 via Vogue |
It's time for everyone's favorite week!
New York Fashion Week is off and running, with dozens of fresh Fall 2017 collections already unveiled. From up-and-coming designers to some of the biggest names in American fashion, there have been some stunning collections, so let's talk about the highlights so far!
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| 3.1 Phillip Lim via Vogue |
All the stories, trends, and news from NYFW
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| 10 Crosby Derek Lam |
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Creatures of Comfort
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| Coach |
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| Michael Kors |
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| Rebecca Minkoff |
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| Proenza Schouler |
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| Rebecca Taylor |
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| Red Valentino |
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| See by Chloé |
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| Tory Burch |
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| Trademark |
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| Delpozo by Kevin Tachman for Vogue Runway |
Alexander Wang Gets Sacrilegious
Showing marijuana leaves and stripper poles in a church is such a Fashion thing to do. That's right, Alexander Wang sent 90s-tinged street looks featuring drug references, strippers, and prison down the runway at Saint Bartholomew's Church in an explicit denunciation of the line between sacred and secular. It's the kind of borderline offensive thing only one of New York's favorite designers could get away with, and judging by the amount of Instagrams and Snapchats of the show, it was a huge success. You just know those stripper sweaters are going to be everywhere come next Fashion Week.
Victoriana Reigns
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| Zac Posen | Jill Stuart | Marc Jacobs | Brock Collection | Rodarte |
I Want Everything From J. Crew
Once again, the J. Crew presentation gave me plenty of outfit envy as well as styling inspiration. Somsack Sikhounmuong, the new head of womenswear at J. Crew, is off to a promising start with a collection full of bright colors, print clashing, and awesome layering. I'm happy to see J. Crew return to its preppy cool roots; it's at its best when it's not trying to be something else. Also, as long as they try to answer the eternal question "What would Jenna Lyons wear?" J. Crew's gonna be all good.
Delpozo Wows Again
Josep Font has become the most consistently exciting designer at NYFW. His collections for Delpozo are fun and inventive and breathe life into what can get to be a rather redundant week of fashion. These clothes aren't for the faint of heart, but they are gorgeous, with an attention to detail that few non-couture designers give. I said this on Tumblr, but I think Josep Font could be a great fit for the head designer job at Christian Dior.
Are We Ready For the Return of the Tracksuit?
Metallic Mood
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| Opening Ceremony | Tibi | BCBG Max Azria | Tory Burch | Saint Laurent |
What were your favorite NYFW moments? Let me know in the comments!
& Other Observations from NYFW Day One
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| Bucket bags at BCBG |
Are fishnet tights making a comeback?
Have bucket hats crossed over from ironically tacky to actually fashionable?
Will we ever tire of the 70s?
How many designers are going to reference Cuba as an inspiration?
Why are there so many brands with the word "Creatures" in the title? (Okay, there's only two, but it gets way confusing when they show on the same day)
Let's look to the best shows and collections from the first day and see if we can definitively answer these questions by the week's end.
BCBGMAXAZRIA
BCBG went full-on California hippie surfer girl for Spring. Tie dye, palm tree prints, baja ponchos, and lightweight knits in pastel colors dominated the runway in this explosion of cool girl tropes. On the runway these clothes are perfectly eclectic, but it will be interesting to see how they translate to real life. Bucket hats, though? Really? Let's save those for fishing trips and Urban Outfitters catalogues.
Creatures of the Wind
Creatures of the Wind is the ultimate in eclectic cool girl style. Mixing pop floral prints, brocades, and fishnets, the CotW girl has a lot going on and isn't afraid to show off her unique take on fashion. The rich palette of reds, olives, and golds gives for a decidedly autumnal feel for a spring show, but I'm vibing it.
Halston Heritage
If I had a dollar for every time a fashion writer predicted Cuba would be a huge source of inspiration this season, I'd probably be able to buy Cuba. Halston Heritage always harkens back to the 70s heyday of the disco party brand, and for Spring 2016 HH went totally Havana Nights with an incredibly fun collection. Glam party girls and disco divas will flock to the fun maxi dresses and jumpsuits in springy peach tones, and a Bianca Jagger-style suit will have fashionistas begging for Studio 54 to re-open its doors.
Tomas Maier
Tomas Maier has become one of my favorite designers as of late. He certainly knows how to make fashion fun, but he also makes his exciting pieces extremely wearable. Whether that's by pairing a bandeau with a midi skirt and cardigan or bringing a slip dress into the daytime with sandals and a straw hat, Maier provides inventive new takes on old classics.
What were your favorite shows from Day One of NYFW?
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| Rodarte | Zimmermann | Marc Jacobs | Altuzarra | Rodarte |
There was once a time when sweet white lace was reserved for a prim and proper sort of girl (or for wedding dresses). When I hear white lace I think of an afternoon tea with my grandmother or Queen Victoria. There is something incredibly Victoriana and rather old-fashioned about a fabric that resembles a doily...or so I thought.
Then fashion week came around.
First it was Altuzarra, with several seventies-style lace blouses and dresses; sure, they were long-sleeved and high-necked, but there's no use in trying to be modest when one's top is as see-through as a newly polished window. Then Rodarte shocked and awed with white lace blouses and leggings that left little to the imagination. Doily-looking or not, there was no denying that Joseph Altuzarra, the Mulleavy sisters, and even Marc Jacobs were making the statement that white lace can be unabashedly sexy.
Still, I don't know if I would walk around in such a top out in public, sans-bra or lining. On the other hand, it would be a great opportunity to show off a pretty bra.
What say you? Will you be trying out sexy white lace, or should it be reserved for tea time?
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| Still from Annie Hall | Kate Spade Fall 2015 |
It's nearing the end of New York Fashion Week and the trends are starting to emerge. Among them, there seems to be an affinity for androgynous dressing and oversized proportions à la Annie Hall, the classic Woody Allen film starring Diane Keaton as the titular character.
To tell you the truth, I haven't actually seen Annie Hall (it's on my Netflix queue, though!) but I think that's a testament to how iconic Keaton's character is that I can recognize the style of the character in the runway shows of Thakoon and DKNY.
What's trending at NYFW? Loose-fitted suits of tweed and pinstripe, larger-than-life proportions, wide-leg culottes, and round hats, to name a few of the trends that would have delighted Annie. While I haven't seen a straight-up tie and sweater vest outfit combination that blatantly references the film's fashionable lead, there's no doubt that the style of Annie Hall echoes throughout fashion week.
And what does that mean, really, for fall trends? The fall 2015 girl is loose and casual, less feminine and prim than her spring version, but by no means is she going to not dress sharply. She's more muted, embracing neutrals and earthy tones, and she's more interested in unique tailoring than she is in showing off her skin or her curves. She means business, but she's not afraid to have fun.
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| Stills from the iconic Woody Allen film |
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| Derek Lam | Thakoon | Red Valentino | Edun | DKNY |
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| J. Crew Fall 2015 Presentation |
As if you needed another reason to love Jenna Lyons and the preppy-chic brand, the fall 2015 presentation delivered plenty of knockout looks that will have you wishing for fall to just get here already! While the clothes from the collection won't hit the shelves for another few months, you can always get inspired by the genius stylings of Lyons & Co.
Here are some of my favorite looks from the collection, and some tips you can pull from it so you can start looking like a J. Crew model instantly!
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| My favorite looks from the J. Crew Fall 2015 Presentation |
See the rest of the looks here, and let me know what you thought of J. Crew's latest collection in the comments!
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| Adam Lippes Fall 2015 |
Last fall it was all about the single earring à la Céline or Louis Vuitton. That was cool, but maybe a bit lopsided. Somewhere, a chic Charlotte Gainsbourg-type fashionista is walking around Paris with a totally off center of gravity thanks to her dedication to the Church of Phoebe Philo. The single earring trend was fun while it lasted, but one ear is always feeling left out. It's time to bring the earring pair back.
But if two of a kind is too pedestrian for you next-level ladies, consider mixing and matching different earrings for an original, totally unique look that doesn't make you tilt your head. Mix metals like the models of the Adam Lippes fall 2015 presentation, or combine a baroque teardrop with a modern sculptural design. Just because you're wearing two earrings doesn't mean you have to be totally balanced, so why not mix and match? It will save you the Sophie's Choice of deciding between your two favorite pairs—just wear one of each!
What do you think about mixing and matching earrings? Is it a fashion do or a total don't?
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| Prabal Gurung | Rodarte | Jason Wu | Rodarte | Monique Lhuillier |
Prabal Gurung had dresses that reflected the twinkling surface of the ocean shore and will look just as fabulous on the red carpet. Jason Wu did an oceanic take on his usual modern glamour. I could totally see Ariel wearing this look to meet Eric on a date (you know, if Ariel and Eric were real people living in the 21st century). And Monique Lhuillier was full of skirts and dresses that quite closely resembled the iridescent scales of a fish (or a half-woman, half-fish, as the case may be).
The trend lends itself to some awesome editorial material, so hopefully Grace Coddington and the like will jump on that opportunity. And then of course there is the recently announced Sofia Coppola version of The Little Mermaid. Can I get my hopes up and pray that the Mulleavy sisters design the costumes?
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| Rave themes and punchy pastels dominated the Marc by Marc Jacobs spring 2015 collection |
The fall collection breathed new life into Jacob's diffusion line, but it was restrained and utilitarian–playing it a bit safe for the first collection, I suppose–so I love seeing Bartley let loose a little bit and get back to her perfectly quirky and flamboyant self.
For spring, pastels and polka dots were major players, but the overall theme of the collection was new wave culture. From punk to rave and everything else in between, the subcultures of the late 80s and early 90s were on full display. The set itself was a series of neon triangles against an otherwise dark space, giving the whole space a glow stick kind of vibe. It was awesome to be honest, and the clothes echoed both the angular shapes and the changing primary colors of the set.
The perfect blend of playful and wearable, the Marc by Marc Jacobs collection is for the girl who isn't afraid to stand out and who is constantly inspired by music culture. It was weird and cool and perfectly off-beat, which is perfect for the collaboration between the great Luella Bartley and the Marc by Marc Jacobs brand.
What did you think of the Marc by Marc Jacobs collection?
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Cool hues of purples and blues dominated the clothes, while intertwined with the earthy neutrals most associated with the decade. There was a deep emphasis on stitchwork, highlighted by patchwork pieces and visible stitches on coats and dresses.
Some looks seemed period-piece like, as if they were pulled from the set of American Hustle, but later looks took a less literal spin on the styles of the seventies, using form and shape to suggest inspiration, rather than simply appearing as modern replicas.
The addition of royal purples and rich blues also added a new layer to the collection. The style of the seventies seems to be so deeply intertwined with the feeling of "Americana" (take a glance at any blue-jean-centric editorial from the past few issues of popular fashion magazines) but these very wealthy colors are usually not part of the typical seventies wardrobe. The unexpected colors make these looks upscale and bring them into the twenty-first century, getting richer and more vibrant as the looks go on and then transforming into the epitome of stylish color combinations, black and white.
Sure, we may be getting bored of the continued fascination with the seventies, but when Lam does it so well and with creative innovation it's hard to get upset.
What did you think of Derek Lam's latest collection? What are your thoughts on NYFW so far?
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